5 Things March 4 in Easton: Graphic Novelists at Ames Free Library

1. Easton Shovel Shuffle for Habitat for Humanity

The Easton chapter of Habitat for Humanity is in the process of raising the funds necessary to build a Habitat House on Highland Street.   As part of our fundraising and outreach initiative, the Easton Local Partnership Committee (LPC) is launching its first major fundraiser.   The “Shovel Shuffle” is an innovative, easy and fun way to assist Habitat in its mission of providing a simple, decent, affordable place for a selected family to call home.  As important, advertisement of your business will travel with the shovel to show your support and partnership with Habitat for the selected family in need.

2. Graphic Novelists: Nicole J. Georges & Cassie J. Sneider at the Ames Free Library

Today at 6:30 p.m.:

Graphic novel fans take note!

Calling Dr. Laura tells the story of what happens to you when you are raised in a family of secrets, & what happens when you learn the truth. Part coming-of-age and part coming-out story, Calling Dr. Laura marks the arrival of an exciting & winning new voice in graphic literature.

Nicole J. Georges, award-winning educator, illustrator & pet portrait artist from Portland, Oregon, has been publishing the autobiographical comic Invincible Summer since 2000. Her work has been featured in Tin House & Bitch Magazine, among others. Nicole also gives advice at asknicolegeorges.blogspot.com & volunteers with senior citizens. This is her first full-length graphic memoir.

Cassie J. Sneider is the author of the memoir Fine Fine Music, a memoir about growing up on Long Island, & has been touring and performing around the country with comics and zines since 2008. Cassie is a highly-acclaimed story teller, & hosts a monthly storytelling series called THE WORST! in Brooklyn & San Francisco.

3. OA Hockey is in the Sectional Semi Finals

The Oliver Ames hockey team will compete Wednesday in the South Sectional Quarter Finals against Canton. For more on the team's big win over the weekend, click here.

4. Help us get to 1,000 Facebook Likes!

We're close to reaching 1,000 facebook likes! Help us out. Follow us and share us with your friends!

5. Best Buy Thief

Have you seen this man? Local police said he stole two laptops from Best Buy.